New scam pretending to be electric company
Singing River Electric is warning its clients of scam calls. You may receive a call from someone who claims to be an employee at Singing River Electric who needs…
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Harrison County sheriff warns of phone scam
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson warns citizens there is a telephone scam going on citizens should beware of. Peterson said scammers are calling residents in the area, using names of employees of his office, saying the resident needs to pay…
Ocean Springs partners with company to verify auto insurance
Ocean Springs has partnered with a company to verify automobile insurance or pay fines if you do not. Ocean Springs Police Department posted a notice on social media on Sunday to advise residents that if they receive an insurance citation…
Biloxi PD need help identifying two men wanted for scamming
The Biloxi Police Department is hoping the public can identity two men wanted for scamming one victim out of $10,000. Both of the suspects were seen…
Jury scam reported in Harrison County
Harrison County residents are asked to be aware of a jury scam. The Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s Office has been receiving reports from people who have gotten calls from someone who tells them that they have failed to appear for…
Sheriff cautions Harrison County residents to beware of phone scam
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson on Tuesday warned residents that scammers are calling residents pretending to be deputies and demanding money via a cash app to pay for uotstanding warrants. Harrison County deputies will never call and solicit or demand…
Biloxi PD warning of electric bill scams
The Biloxi Police Department is warning the public of a scam after a Biloxi citizen reported they received a call from a male who identified himself as a Coast Electric employee. The individual told the citizen Coast Electric merged with Mississippi…
Disturbing Scam: Messages with images of dismembered body parts sent with threat "You're next."
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting citizens about a disturbing new scam involving text messages containing pictures of dismembered people. The images are sent with the threat “You’re next,” unless a payment of $5,900 is…
Man charged with defrauding fund for slain Alabama officer
By Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a man is charged with stealing from a memorial fund that was established to help the family of an Alabama police officer who was killed last year. A news release from…
Better Business Bureau warns of ‘Secret Sister’ gift exchange scam
While the holiday seasons brings lots of joy, it also brings lots of scams. One popular scam that has been circulating around Facebook for years is the ‘Secret Sister Exchange.’ The post promises you’ll get anywhere between six and 36…
Biloxi police warn about fraud attempt
Biloxi police are warning residents of an attempted fraud scheme involving people posed as Biloxi police officers attempting to collect ‘unpaid fines.’ In a public service announcement released this afternoon, police stated ‘individuals contacted citizens stating they were officers from…
Wanted for questioning in money scam
Biloxi police are searching for a man wanted for questioning in connection with a quick change money scam. The incident happened on May 5th at about 11 a.m. in the 800 block of Howard Avenue. Police say the man was…
Waveland community on the lookout
Police in Waveland are warning residents after an incident in the area of Waveland Avenue and Sears, south of the track. Two men stopped at the house of an elderly lady who was home alone, talking their way into her…
Jury duty fine scam
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning citizens of a scam involving jury duty. Dispatchers started receiving calls this week from citizens who say someone is calling them claiming to be a member of the department. The caller says they need…
Tips to prevent fraud for home repairs after Hurricane Nate
Attorney General Jim Hood is reminding Mississippians who suffered property damage as a result of Hurricane Nate to be on alert for tree cutters who may be scammers. Here are some tips to protect you and your loved ones from…
AG Hood warns of fake website scams
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is warning about scams tied to the Equifax security breach. Equifax is an Atlanta based credit data company. It recently announced that hackers had gained access to consumers’ social security numbers, birthdates, and other information.…
Jackson County Phone Scam
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is warning residents about a phone scam. The sheriff's department says the unidentified caller tells residents he's representing the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. He then says your court date has been missed and the individual…
Mississippi Attorney General warns of Tax Scam
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is continuing to warn of a tax scam targeting employers. This second warning comes after Hood's office received a number of calls last week from organizations whose employees have fallen for the scam. Scammers pretend…
Beware of Fake Habitat for Humanity Donation Boxes
People are more likely to donate during the holiday season, but beware of where you are placing your donations.